Gennady Anashkin | |
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Native name | Геннадий Владимирович Анашкин |
Birth name | Gennady Vladmirovich Anashkin |
Born | Kuybishev, Russia, Soviet Union | 17 December 1968
Allegiance | Soviet Union Russia |
Years of service | 1987–present |
Rank | Colonel general |
Commands | |
Battles/wars | Russo-Georgian War Russo-Ukrainian War |
Awards | Hero of the Russian Federation |
Gennady Vladmirovich Anashkin (Russian: Геннадий Владимирович Анашкин; born on 17 December 1968), is a Russian military leader, who is currently the acting commander of the Southern Military District since 15 May 2024.[1][2] He was awarded the title Hero of the Russian Federation in 2008. He was promoted to Colonel General as of 2023.
He was the Deputy Commander of the 8th Combined Arms Army of the Southern Military District since July 2017. As of August 2023, he had been the commander of the 8th Combined Arms Army.